Certification: American Board of Vascular Medicine Vascular Medicine Examination (ABVM-VM)

The ABVM Vascular Medicine Examination tests basic vascular knowledge and skills essential to physicians practicing vascular medicine. The ABVM Vascular Medicine certification is awarded by APCA. To earn your certification, you must meet both the prerequisites and eligibility, apply, be approved and then pass the ABVM Vascular Medicine Examination. Explore the tabs below for complete information.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.

  • This certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.